Meet the ‘fuel mitigation specialists’ protecting Pierce County from wildfires
As Washington ramps up preparations for wildfire season, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is deploying a team of "fuel mitigation specialists" to eat up thick vegetation so it doesn't burn up!
As Washington ramps up preparations for wildfire season, Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is deploying a team of "fuel mitigation specialists" to eat up thick vegetation so it doesn't burn up!
Dead Eagles: Michigan DNR investigating after possible poaching kills five birds
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
Five bald eagles were found in Michigan's Upper Peninsula over a two-week span in April, prompting concerns of poaching from wildlife managers.
A Super El Niño may be coming — what it could mean for WA
There are growing signals that the Pacific Ocean is shifting toward an El Niño pattern, and possibly a strong one. While this climate phenomenon originates thousands of miles away, its ripple effects could have real consequences for the Pacific Northwest, especially as we head toward wildfire season.
There are growing signals that the Pacific Ocean is shifting toward an El Niño pattern, and possibly a strong one. While this climate phenomenon originates thousands of miles away, its ripple effects could have real consequences for the Pacific Northwest, especially as we head toward wildfire season.
Low snowpack raises Washington wildfire risk concerns
Low snowpack in Washington is raising early concerns about drought and a potentially severe wildfire season.
Low snowpack in Washington is raising early concerns about drought and a potentially severe wildfire season.
Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
How minimal snowpack will impact WA wildfire season
A solid snowpack is one of many factors that play a role in wildfire activity this summer, something we haven't seen much of yet.
A solid snowpack is one of many factors that play a role in wildfire activity this summer, something we haven't seen much of yet.
Snowpack impact on wildfire season
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the snowpack impact on the upcoming wildfire season.
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the snowpack impact on the upcoming wildfire season.
California wildfires: A look back 1 year later
It's been exactly one year since two major wildfires broke out just hours apart on opposite sides of Los Angeles County, killing 31 people and destroying more than 16,000 buildings.
It's been exactly one year since two major wildfires broke out just hours apart on opposite sides of Los Angeles County, killing 31 people and destroying more than 16,000 buildings.
California wildfires: A haunting look back on the night the flames first erupted in Los Angeles
Chilling videos and images captured the first day the Eaton and Palisades first erupted in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, 2025.
Chilling videos and images captured the first day the Eaton and Palisades first erupted in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, 2025.
Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.
Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
Doctors warn wildfire smoke could raise preterm birth risk
A University of Washington-led study is raising new alarms over the health impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnancy.
A University of Washington-led study is raising new alarms over the health impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnancy.
Deadly atmospheric river hits California
A powerful atmospheric river moved across California over the weekend, killing multiple people and threatening parts of the state impacted by wildfires earlier this year.
A powerful atmospheric river moved across California over the weekend, killing multiple people and threatening parts of the state impacted by wildfires earlier this year.
A look back at Washington's active wildfire season
With 9 days left in October, that means wildfire season will soon be coming to a close, capping an active fire season in Washington state with more than 250,000 acres burned.
With 9 days left in October, that means wildfire season will soon be coming to a close, capping an active fire season in Washington state with more than 250,000 acres burned.
Where are the fires in WA? Here's a map of the wildfires burning across the state
Here's a look at the current wildfires burning across WA and where they are on the map.
Here's a look at the current wildfires burning across WA and where they are on the map.
Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday.
WA's Blewett Pass reopens after wildfire causes weeks-long closure
After being closed for several weeks, US 97 Blewett Pass reopened on Tuesday.
After being closed for several weeks, US 97 Blewett Pass reopened on Tuesday.
WA's Labor Mountain Fire burns through $1M in tax dollars per day
For the first time since lightning sparked the Labor Mountain Fire, we're getting a close-up view of the fire line burning through the rugged terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
For the first time since lightning sparked the Labor Mountain Fire, we're getting a close-up view of the fire line burning through the rugged terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
WA wildfire weather forecast
FOX 13 meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the weather forecast, explaining which elements may help firefighters and which could worsen the wildfires in Washington.
FOX 13 meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the weather forecast, explaining which elements may help firefighters and which could worsen the wildfires in Washington.
WA wildfire crews battle fatigue
Wildfires burning across Washington state have created a lot of work fire crews, causing fatigue as the fires continue to burn into fall.
Wildfires burning across Washington state have created a lot of work fire crews, causing fatigue as the fires continue to burn into fall.